Finance and Benefits
Sources of financial help for families with disabled children
By Natasha Ramrous SOFT Specialist Debt and Benefits Adviser...
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
is the main benefit for children and adults with disabilities. If a child is under 16 then the parent/carer has to claim on their behalf....
Benefits for Carers- Carers Allowance (CA)
This is a mean tested benefit paid to carers to care for someone who gets DLA care component at the middle or high rate...
Benefits for out of work, looking for work, or in work parents
Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) is a means tested benefit for people who are not working. There are 2 types of JSA....
Money and Other Help for Having Children
Child Tax Credit (CTC) can be claimed by anyone who has a dependent child. The amount you get depends....
Help with housing costs and council tax payments
This section provides information about the wide range of benefits that are available in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Other Sources of Financial Help
Other sources of help and where to go for information....
2012 SOFT Weekend NEW LOCATION SOLIHULL Village Hotel May 5/6th
Solihull DeVere Village Hotel will be the 2012 venue for the SOFT Weekend.
There will be T13/18 specialist speakers, a Time of Remembrance, a family SOFT dinner on the evening of the 5th, and a balloon release.
To book a double room with breakfast at the hotel at a discount rate of £60, (small supplement for a family room) ring 0844 980 0118 reference 'SOFT050512'. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Activities for children of all ages will replace the creche and the swimming leisure facilities are free to families who stay overnight.
Check back soon for Conference Booking Forms.
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SOFT UK Scottish Conference November 12th 2011
The Scottish meeting was held on November 12th 2011 at the Dunblane Hydro Hotel, Dunblane,
21st SOFT Conference May 7-8th 2011
A brilliant Conference Weekend with a creche, talks, laughter and tears. Events arranged for members included a Time of Remembrance, balloons and sky lanterns........
Conference 2011
